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    Pots for Lefties

    FYI... http://www.bourns.com/data/global/pdfs/Bourns_SC1103A_PDB241-GTR_FPB.pdf "Riverside, California - December 14, 2011 - Bourns® Sensors and Controls Product Line is pleased to announce the release of our new Model PDB241-GTR Series 24 mm Guitar Potentiometer for left-handed guitars in...
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    L-4CECC

    Anyone ever heard of an L-4C with a Charlie Christian pickup? If so, what years? Any info appreciated! Does this look like a '64? (Only pic I have.)
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    Gibson (SG) Deluxe Vibrola Tuning Issues

    With all of the discussions of the Gibson Deluxe Vibrola (Maestro, Lyre, EE Tiki, Angus - SG - Maestro or Not?, I thought I'd throw out the Mikester Mod. This is similar to Clapton's Fool SG mod, but you get to retain the looks of the (shiny!) Lyre cover. Who says you can't have the tuning...
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    Gerald Weber Signature Amp

    Kendrick Online Any thoughts on these? BS, or not?
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    Gibson Reflector Knobs

    Does anyone have a photo of the bottom side of a newer set of Gibson reflector knobs? In particular, does the pot shaft sleeve go down as far as the outer skirt? i.e. If you set the knob on the table, the shaft sleeve would touch the top of the table, as well as the skirt. Mine do not by...
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    What Clapton LP is this?

    Anyone familiar with this one? Is it vintage? (Looks like a DiMarzio'd Deluxe ;-) From: Confessions of Clapton
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    Les Paul - Chasing Sound!

    Les Paul - Chasing Sound! premieres nationally Wednesday, July 11 at 9pm (ET) on PBS Full details here: http://www.lespaulfilm.com/ Be sure to check out the image galleries. Lots of vintage, including 'the Log'. Mods: I put this in the Vintage section 'cause Les is vintage. Isn't he?
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    Hardrock sold

    HardRockChainSoldFor1Billion Snippets: "The Seminole Tribe of Florida is making a big bet on the Hard Rock brand. The tribe has agreed to pay $965 million to British gambling-and-leisure company Rank Group to buy the Hard Rock business, which includes a chain of 124 Hard Rock Cafes, four Hard...
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    Classic Serial Number

    A friend just bought an LP Classic 1960. SN. 004814 Can anyone tell what year and what pickups? Thanks in Advance!
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    Value of Mid '70's Sunburst LP

    Can anyone give me a rough idea of one in good to excellent condition? I think it's a standard, but could be a deluxe. TIA, MC
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    How to Wire a Humbucker

    Disclaimer: I used the Search function, but couldn't find this info. I've got 2 coils, a magnet, and a frame. I need to know how to wire these for a standard humbucker in a standard 2PU guitar. How does Gibson wire them? Is the neck wired differently than the bridge PU? Is the neck...
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    Which Reissue Neck is Closest to a Real '59?

    I'm trying to figure out what neck is the closest to a real 1959. Is it really the R9? I've read where they could be larger than the '59. Could it be certain years of the R9? Which years? Is a 1960 Reissue closer? Is the 'standard' for the '59 neck profile found in the BOTB charts? What...
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    Stop Tailpiece: Assesment of string location

    I was curious as to member's assessment of stringing the guitar thru the tailpiece (stock) or wrapping around the tailpiece. Tonal and playability differences are what I'm curious about. Zinc or aluminium tailpiece effects of doing this mod, too. Thx! OK, I can't post pictures, so several...
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